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Bavarian Mountain Hound

Bavarian Mountain Hounds are an elegant, energetic and athletic breed. Their coat
is short and hard to the touch. It is usually a rich dark red or amber color with
a burnished look. Their head is well-built and elongated. The skull is relatively
wide and slightly arched with a pronounced stop. The muzzle should be broad and
the nose bridge slightly curved. The jaw should be solid and the lips fully covering
the mouth. They have wide nostrils and the nose is either black or dark red in color.
The ears are set high on the head and are medium in length. The neck is strong and
has a slight dewlap. The chest is well-built, moderately broad and tucked-up slightly.
The topline slopes slightly towards the hindquarters. The tail is set high, moderately
lengthy and carried down or level to the ground.

Temperament

Bavarian Mountain Hounds are poised, intelligent, quiet, courageous and docile.
They are extremely loyal to their owners and family. This breed has a superb nose
and incredible hunting instincts. They are fast and at ease on rugged terrains.
They need a patient owner during training. Positive reinforcement is the best training
method with this breed.

Height, Weight

Male Height: 18-21" ; Female Height: 17-19 lbs.
Weight: 44-55 lbs.

Health Problems

This breed is prone to hip dysplasia. Choose a reputable breeder who is willing
to answer any questions about the dog before you purchase it.

Living Conditions

The Bavarian Mountain Hound is not suited for city life. They need lots of acreage
and room to run and hunt.

Exercise

They need space to run and exercise.

Life Expectancy

About 10-12 years

Grooming

This breed needs regular brushing.

Origin

Bavarian Mountain Hounds originate from Germany and can trace their ancestry to
the 1800s. They are descendants of ancient Hanoverian and Tyrolean scent hounds.
They were developed by hunters choosing the most loyal from the litters to track
wounded animals while hunting. From these dogs, breeders created bloodhounds (Schweisshunde)
which were uniquely used to trail wounded game. They were then crossed again with
local Mountain Hound Breeds which included: the Ticolar Bracken, the Brandbracken
and the Dachtsbracken to create the Bavarian Mountain Hound. The Bavarian Bloodhound
Club was founded in 1912. The breed is very rare.